The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation
The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation at a glance
In short: The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,500
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,964
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,343,937
- +26.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 278-0811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Concord Art Association ($20K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 14% to California, and 4% each to Montana, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Art Association Concord, MA | As Needed | $20,000 |
| Fenn School Concord, MA | As Needed | $10,000 |
| Eaglebrook Annual Fund Deerfield, MA | As Needed | $6,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | As Needed | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Catholic Church Beverly Hills, CA | As Needed | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell Lowell, MA | As Needed | $3,000 |
| Harvard College Fund Cambridge, MA | As Needed | $3,000 |
| International Deaf Education Association Billings, MT | As Needed | $3,000 |
| Byrn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | As Needed | $2,500 |
| Greater Lowell Community Foundation Lowell, MA | As Needed | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,343,937 | $357,786 | $79,638 | $69,500 | 14 | $69,500 | $119,758 | $64,288 |
| 2024 | $1,065,789 | $98,121 | $72,074 | $63,500 | 15 | $63,500 | $98,121 | $57,076 |
| 2023 | $1,039,742 | $67,086 | $59,560 | $52,200 | 14 | $52,200 | $67,086 | $52,958 |
| 2022 | $1,032,216 | $85,181 | $50,370 | $42,500 | 14 | $42,500 | $85,181 | $53,457 |
| 2021 | $997,405 | $144,067 | $46,592 | $34,500 | 13 | $34,500 | $144,067 | $54,888 |
| 2020 | $899,930 | $60,057 | $54,832 | $46,500 | 17 | — | $60,057 | $45,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Concord Art Association says its mission is “to promote and advance the visual arts and artists, and to enrich and to sustain our cultural community.” International Deaf Education Association says it works to foster self-reliance by providing opportunities for deaf children, adults, and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $69,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $20,000 to Concord Art Association, $10,000 to Fenn School, and $6,000 to Eaglebrook Annual Fund. Other listed recipients included Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and Good Shepherd Catholic Church, each receiving $5,000; Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Harvard College Fund, and International Deaf Education Association, each receiving $3,000; and Bryn Mawr College, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Smith College Fund, and St Charles Borromeo Church, each receiving $2,500. The listed grant purposes were “AS NEEDED.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert W. Lyons was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation is led by Robert W. Lyons, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert W. Lyons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation
How much does The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation give each year?
The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 15 grants.
What is The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation's typical grant size?
The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,964, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation give grants?
The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, MA (2 grants) and Lowell, MA (2 grants).
Does The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "As Needed" (14 grants).
Who are The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation's largest grantees?
The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Concord Art Association ($20,000), Fenn School ($10,000) and Eaglebrook Annual Fund ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation?
The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Concord Art Association says its mission is “to promote and advance the visual arts and artists, and to enrich and to sustain our cultural community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation's EIN?
The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3473742. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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